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 Architectural line Specifications

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01	DESCRIPTION OF WORK
	A. Section Includes:
		1. Porcelain enamel chalkboards
		2. Porcelain enamel markerboards
		3. Porcelain enamel Marker Walls
		4. Tackboards
		5. Tack Walls
		6. Field-Assembled Trim
		7. Vertical and Horizontal Sliding Units
	B. Related Sections Include:
		1. 10410 Directory and Bulletin Boards
		2. 11106 Display Equipment
	 	3. 12350 Display Casework

1.02	REFERENCED STANDARDS
	A. American Society for Testing Materials
		1. ASTM-E 84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics for 
		    Building Materials
		2. ASTM B221Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy 
		    Extruded Bars, Rods, Wires, Profiles and Tubes.

1.03 	SUBMITTALS
	A. Shop Drawings:  Provide shop drawings for each type of visual display board required.
	B. Product Data:  Provide technical data for materials specified.  Include Material Safety 
	    Data Sheets, when applicable.
	C. Samples and color charts: Provide Manufacturer's color charts and composition samples
	    of face, core, backing and trim to illustrate finish, color and texture, where required.
	D. Manufacturer's Instructions:  Provide Manufacturer's installation instructions.  

1.04 	QUALITY ASSURANCE
	A. Provide all items in this section as manufactured by: Claridge Products and 
	    Equipment, Inc., Harrison, Arkansas  72602-0910, Phone:  870/743-2200  
	    Fax:  870/743-1908
	B. Regulatory Requirements: Conform to applicable code for flame/smoke rating 
	    in tackboards in accordance with ASTM-E 84.
	C. Operation and Maintenance: Include data on regular cleaning, stain removal, 
	    and precautions.

1.05	PROJECT CONDITIONS
	A. Field measure prior to preparation of shop drawings and fabrication to ensure proper fit.
	B. Comply with manufacturer's recommendations for climatizing area for interior 
	    moisture and temperature to approximate normal occupied conditions.

1.06	DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
	A. Ordering: Comply with manufacturer's ordering instructions and lead time requirements
	    to avoid construction delay.
	B. Delivery: Deliver materials in original, unopened, undamaged containers with 
	    identification labels intact. 
	C. Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful weather
	    conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by manufacturer.   

1.07	WARRANTY
	A. Submit a  "Life of the Building" warranty, stating that under normal usage and
	    maintenance, and when installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and 
	    recommendations, Claridge porcelain enamel steel Vitracite chalkboards and LCS 
	    markerboards are guaranteed for the life of the building.  Guarantee covers 
	    replacement of defective boards but does not include cost of removal or reinstallation.
	B. Submit a standard warranty, stating when installed in accordance with manufacturer's 
	    instructions and recommendations, Claridge tackboards are guaranteed for one year
	    against defects in materials and workmanship. Guarantee does not cover normal wear
	    and tear, improper handling, any misuse, or any defects caused by vandalism or 
	    subsequent abuse. Guarantee covers replacement of defective material but does not
	    include cost of removal or reinstallation.  
	C. Writing Surface Warranty Period:  (Specify term) ____ years commencing on Date of
	    Substantial Completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01	MANUFACTURERS

	A. Visual Display Board Manufacturer:  Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc.
		1. Contact:  P. O. Box 910, Harrison, AR  72602; Telephone:  (870) 743-2200; 
		Fax:  (870) 743-1908; E-Mail: claridge@claridgeproducts.com; 
		web site: www.claridgeproducts.com.

2.02	MATERIALS

	A. Claridge Porcelain Enamel Chalkboards and Markerboards:  Porcelain enamel Vitracite
	    chalkboards and LCS markerboards shall be manufactured in accordance with Porcelain
	    Enamel Institute's specification. Porcelain enamel finish shall be fusion bonded to a 24 
	    gauge steel substrate at lowest possible temperature to reduce steel and porcelain 
	    stresses and achieve superior enamel bond and hardness.    
		1. Claridge Unframed Porcelain Enamel Chalkboards and Markerboards
			a. Face Sheet:  (Specify 24 gauge Vitracite Chalkboard; or 24
			    gauge LCS Markerboard).	
			b. Core Material:  (Specify 1/4" Hardboard; 7/16" MDF; 7/16" 
			    Duracore; 3/8" Duracore; 3/8" Honeycomb; 3/8" Particle Board).
			c. Panel Backing:  (Specify 0.002" Aluminum Foil Panel; 0.005"
			    Aluminum Foil Panel; 0.015" Aluminum Sheet Panel; 
			    Steel Panel).
			d. Laminations:  Shall be hot-type neoprene contact adhesive 
			    applied to both surfaces automatically.  Each substrate shall 
			    have a minimum of 80% covering with 1.5-2.0 dry mils of 
			    adhesive.  Panel components shall have uniform pressure 
			    applied mechanically over entire area.  Laminations shall be 
			    made by face sheet manufacturer.  
			e. Size:  (Specify size or As indicated on Drawings.).
			f. Color:  (Specify face sheet color from manufacturer's standard 
			    colors.).
		2. Claridge Porcelain Enamel Marker Walls
			a. Architect to specify 24 gauge Porcelain Enamel Steel Skins with 
			    matched butt joints or 24 gauge Porcelain Enamel laminated 
			    panels with matched butt joints and steel splines.
				1. LCS24 - 24 gauge Porcelain Enamel Steel Skins
				2. LCS24-217-F - 24 gauge Porcelain Enamel Steel Skins 
				    mounted on 7/16" MDF core with .002 aluminum foil 
				    backing.
	B. Tackboards
		1. Claridge Unframed Tackboards
			a. Claridge Cork: Composed of 1/4" thick self-healing, burlap 
			    backed cork laminated to a 1/4" hardboard backing.
			b. Fabricork:  Vinyl fabric on cork underlay with 1/4" 
			    hardboard back.
			c. Hook-Fab:  Nylon fabric on cork underlay with 1/4" 
			    hardboard back.
			d. Designer Fabric:  Fabric on cork underlay with 1/4" 
			    hardboard back.
			e. Tan Nucork:  Composed of pure grain natural cork on 1/4" 
			    hardboard back.
		2. Claridge Tack Walls
			a. Architect to specify edge-wrapped panels of Fabricork (1380AEW)
			    or Designer Fabric (3104EW) butted together, or panels of 
			    Fabricork (1380A) or Designer Fabric (3104) installed with 
			    fabric-covered trim.
				1. 1380AEW Fabricork - vinyl fabric on duracore backing 
				    with edges wrapped
				2. 1380A Fabricork - vinyl fabric on duracore backing
				3. 3104EW Designer Fabric - fabric on duracore backing 
				    with edges wrapped
				4. 3104 Designer Fabric - fabric on duracore backing.
				
	C. Claridge Extruded Aluminum Trim with Satin Anodize Finish and Accessories
		1. Factory-Built Trim:  
			a. Series:  (Specify Series 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 or 185.).
			b. Typical Arrangement:  (Specify Type A, Type CO, Type C, Type D,
			    Type F, Type H,	Type BR, reverse BL, Type ER, reverse EL, or 
			    Type GR, reverse GL.).
			c. Writing Surface:  (Specify 24 gauge Vitracite chalkboard or 24 
			    gauge LCS markerboard.).
			d. Tackboard Surface:  (Specify Claridge Cork, Fabricork, Hook-Fab, 
			    Designer Fabric or Tan Nucork.).
			e. Panel Size:  (Specify writing surface panel length and height, and,
			    for combination units, tackboard panel length and height.).
			f. Panel Color:  (Specify color(s) from manufacturer's standard
			    colors.).
		2. Field-Assembled Trim:  
			a. Screw-On Aluminum Trim
			b. Slip-On Aluminum Trim
			c. Snap-On Aluminum Trim
			d. Marker Wall Trim
				1. 1016 Trim with 1015 Ground
			e. Fabric Covered Tack Wall Trim
				1. 1016-FC Fabric Covered Trim with 1015 Ground
				2. 697-FC and 698-FC Fabric Covered Outside and Fabric
				    Covered Inside Corner Trim
		        f. Length:  (Specify length.).
			g. Finish:  (Specify finish - Satin Anodize standard.).
				1. Optional finish - Color Anodized Trim
				2. Optional finish - Powder Coat Paint Finished Trim
				3. Optional finish - Duracolor Baked Enamel Trim
		2. Chalktrough
			a. Standard continuous, solid type aluminum tray with ribbed
			    section and injection molded end closures.  
			b. Standard continuous, hollow aluminum tray with injection 
			    molded end closures; cast aluminum end closures optional. 
		3. Map Rail
			a. Standard continuous 1" map rail with cork insert and end stops
			    at the top of each chalkboard or markerboard.
			b. Standard continuous 2" map rail with cork insert and end stops
			    at the top of each chalkboard or markerboard.  
		4. Accessories
			a. Map Hooks:  (One map hook furnished for every three feet of
			    Map Rail on Factory-Built Units.).
			b. Roller Brackets:  (Specify number required.).
			c. Flag Holders:  (Specify number required.).
	D. Claridge Modular Markerboard, Chalkboard and Tackboard Units:
			a. Typical Arrangement:  (Specify MOD1, MOD2 or MOD3)
			b. Writing Surface:  (Specify 24 gauge Vitracite chalkboard or 24
			    gauge LCS markerboard.).
			c. Tackboard Surface:  (Specify Claridge Cork, Fabricork, Hook-Fab,
			    Designer Fabric or Tan Nucork.).
			d. Panel Size:  (Specify writing surface panel length and height 
			    and/or tackboard panel length and height.  4'0" x 8'0"
			    maximum).
			e. Wall Standards:  Specify single or double aluminum wall
			    standards.  Standards to be fastened directly to wall on 4-foot
			    centers.
			f. Panel Color:  (Specify color(s) from manufacturer's standard
			    colors.).
	E. Claridge Factory-Built Wood Framed Markerboard, Chalkboard and Tackboard Units:
		1. Series:  (Specify series from manufacturer's standard units.)
		2. Typical Arrangements:  (Specify arrangement from manufacturer's
		    standards.).
		3. Panel Size:  (Specify panel length and height.).
		4. Panel Color: (Specify color from manufacturer's standard colors.).
		5. Wood Frame:  (Specify type of wood and finish from manufacturer's
		    standards.).
	F. Claridge Horizontal Sliding Markerboard, Chalkboard and Tackboard Units:
		1. Series:  (Specify series from manufacturer's standard units - two-track;
		    three-track; four-track; or component parts.)
			a. Sliding Panels or Back Panel - Writing surface:  24 gauge steel
			   (Specify 24 gauge steel LCS Markerboard or 24 gauge steel
			   Vitracite Chalkboard) 
			b. Sliding Panels or Back Panel - Tackable surface:  (Specify 
			   Claridge Cork, cork laminated to burlap backing; Fabricork, vinyl
			   fabric on cork underlay; Designer Fabric, fabric on cork underlay;
			   Hook-Fab, nylon fabric on cork underlay; or Tan Nucork, natural 
			   cork, Tackboard)			
		2. Sizes:  (Specify panel length and height.  Standard height - 4 feet. Standard
		    length is up to 24 feet)
		3. Typical Arrangements: (Specify type and color of back panel, if required,
		    and number, type and color of sliding panels.  Select from manufacturer's
		    standards.)
		4. Component Parts:  (Specify top mounted panels without housing or bottom
		    mounted panels without housing.)
	G. Claridge Vertical Sliding Markerboard, Chalkboard and Tackboard Units:
		1. Series: (Specify series from manufacturer's standard units - manually or
		    motor operated, Wall or Floor Mounted Vertical Sliding Units)
			a. Sliding Panels or Back Panel:  24 gauge steel (Specify 24 gauge
			    steel LCS Markerboard or 24 gauge steel Vitracite Chalkboard) 
			b. Sliding Panels or Back Panel:  (Specify Claridge Cork, cork
			    laminated to burlap backing; Fabricork, vinyl fabric on cork 
			    underlay; Designer Fabric, fabric on cork underlay; Hook-Fab, 
			    nylon fabric on cork underlay; or Tan Nucork, natural cork, 
			    Tackboard)
			c. Sizes:  (Specify panel length and height.  Standard height is 8 
			    feet for wall mounted verticals and 10 feet for floor mounted 
			    verticals.  Standard length is up to 16 feet)
		2. Series: (Specify series from manufacturer's standard units - Wall or Floor
		    Mounted Thinline Vertical Sliding Units.)
			a. Sliding Panels or Back Panel:  24 gauge steel (Specify 24 gauge 
			    steel LCS Markerboard or 24 gauge steel Vitracite Chalkboard) 
			b. Sliding Panels or Back Panel:  (Specify Claridge Cork, cork 
			    laminated to burlap backing; Fabricork, vinyl fabric on cork 
			    underlay; Designer Fabric, fabric on cork underlay; Hook-Fab,
			    nylon fabric on cork underlay; or Tan Nucork, natural cork, 
			    Tackboards)			
			c. Sizes:  (Specify panel length and height.  Standard height is 8 
			    feet for wall mounted Thinline verticals and 10 feet for floor 
			    mounted Thinline verticals. Standard length is up to 12 feet)
		3. Typical Arrangements: (Specify type and color of back panel, if required, 
		    and number, type and color of sliding panels.  Select from manufacturer's
		    standards.)

2.03	FABRICATION
	A. Shop assembly:  (Specify factory assembled or field assembled chalkboard, 
	    markerboard, and tackboard units).
 	B. Shop assembly:  Provide Horizontal Sliding Units with all corners reinforced with angles 
 	    to strengthen frame.  Nylon ball bearing rollers at top of unit and nylon guide rollers
 	    at bottom of unit to be of sufficient size and number to eliminate vibration and provide
 	    smooth and quiet operation of the panels.
		1. LCS Markerboard Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel:
			a. Face Sheet:  24 gauge steel
			b. Core:  3/8" honeycomb
			c. Backing:  steel
		2. Vitracite Chalkboard Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel:
			a. Face Sheet:  24 gauge steel
			b. Core:  3/8" honeycomb
			c. Backing:  steel
		3. Claridge Cork Tackboard Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel:
			a. Face Sheet:  1/4" cork
			b. Binder:  burlap
			c. Backing:  hardboard
	C. Shop assembly:  Provide Vertical Sliding Units with all corners reinforced with angles to
	    strengthen unit and eliminate vibration.  Panels to be equipped with ball bearing rollers
	    for elimination of side motion and noise plus, ball bearing neoprene end rollers for 
	    effortless movement of panels. Sliding panels to be counterbalanced and all cables
	    rotate around one central pulley to eliminate racking.  Vertical sliding units to be
	    completely assembled at the factory and erected on a test panel before shipping. All 
	    sections to be properly fitted and all units to be thoroughly tested, then taken apart 
	    for shipping. Components are to be clearly marked for easy reassembly on the job.
		1. LCS Markerboard Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel:
			a. Face Sheet:  24 gauge steel
			b. Core:  3/4" honeycomb
			c. Backing:  steel
		2. Vitracite Chalkboard Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel:
			a. Face Sheet:  24 gauge steel
			b. Core:  3/4" honeycomb
			c. Backing:  steel
		3. Claridge Cork Tackboard Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel:
			a. Face Sheet:  1/4" cork
			b. Binder:  burlap
			c. Backing:  honeycomb and steel
	D. Shop assembly:  Provide Thinline Vertical Sliding Units with all corners reinforced with
	    angles to strengthen unit and eliminate vibration.  Panels to be equipped with nylon 
	    guides for effortless movement of panels. Sliding panels to be counterbalanced and all
	    cables rotate around one central pulley to eliminate racking.  Thinline Vertical Sliding 
	    Units to be completely assembled at the factory and erected on a test panel before
	    shipping. All sections to be properly fitted and all units to be thoroughly tested, then
	    taken apart for shipping. All components are to be clearly marked for easy reassembly 
	    on the job.
		1. LCS Markerboard Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel:
			a. Face Sheet:  24 gauge steel
			b. Core:  3/8" honeycomb
			c. Backing:  steel
		2. Vitracite Chalkboard Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel:
			a. Face Sheet:  24 gauge steel
			b. Core:  3/8" honeycomb
			c. Backing:  steel
		3. Claridge Cork Tackboard Sliding Panels and/or Back Panel:
			a. Face Sheet:  1/4" cork
			b. Binder:  burlap
			c. Backing:  hardboard

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01	PROJECT CONDITIONS
	A. Verify before installation that interior moisture and temperature approximate 
	    normal occupied conditions.
	B. Verify that wall surfaces are prepared and ready to receive boards.

3.02	INSTALLATION
	A. Deliver factory built units completely assembled and of dimensions shown in details
	    and in accordance with manufacturer's shop drawings as approved by the architect.
	B. Follow manufacturer's instructions for storage and handling of units before installation.
	C. Install level and plumb, keeping perimeter trim straight in accordance with 
	    manufacturer's recommendations.  

3.03  ADJUST AND CLEAN
	A. Verify that all accessories are installed as required for each unit.
	B. At completion of work, clean surfaces and trim in accordance with manufacturer's 
	    recommendations, leaving all materials ready for use.